Children presenting with the above behaviour types and who have several risk factors should be carefully evaluated, and care should be taken by parents and teachers not to minimize these incidents.

When a child shows violent behaviour: If a parent, teacher, caregiver, community member or other adult has anyconcerns regarding child violence, they should immediately arrangeor facilitate a comprehensiveevaluationby a qualified mental health professional. Thistreatment is goal directedand typically focuses onhelping and assisting the child tolearn how to control their anger; expression of anger and frustration in an appropriate manner; responsibilities for one's actions and acceptance of the consequences. Family conflicts, school problems and community issues must also be addressed.

With reports of children as young as preschoolers displaying violent tendencies, this complex and often troubling issue needs to be carefully understood by parents, care givers, teachers and other adults - even other children.

The large majority of parents and other adults witnessing this sort of behaviour will often dismiss the issue by saying: "It's just a phase they are going through" or: "They will grow out of it".